"I don’t think it’s right that you weren’t invited. You are one of the few media outlets that isn’t afraid to tell it like it is."

 

John,

Just wanted to give you a tip, Humboldt Bay fire department is hosting members of the media to talk about the issues of retention, staffing, and salary. I don’t think it’s right that you weren’t invited. You are one of the few media outlets that isn’t afraid to tell it like it is. Miles seems to be intent on taking over control of the fire department now.

Main fire station in eureka. This Monday at 930 am.

-Concerned Citizen

Humboldt Bay Fire did not send out anything. I confirmed that on Thursday and then emailed City of Eureka Miles Slattery and cced Eureka Mayor Kim Bergel and Councilmember Renee Contreras-Deloach.

Miles' response on 6/13. "Because it would expose my plan to take over HBF 😉 Now that is an hilarious claim.

The Chief never scheduled a press conference. I just spoke with him. He is coordinating individual interviews and will be reaching out to media. He has you on his list. Thank you, Future Ruler of All Things Fire 😉" 

Humboldt Bay Chief Robertson sent that email out on 6/13 in the afternoon for individual interviews and I have mine scheduled.